Indirect and Implied

Indirect

Indirect adjective - Not straightforward or direct.

Implied is a synonym for indirect in implicit topic. In some cases you can use "Implied" instead an adjective "Indirect", when it comes to topics like oblique, roundabout.

Implied

Implied adjective - Understood although not put into words.

Indirect is a synonym for implied in implicit topic. You can use "Indirect" instead an adjective "Implied", if it concerns topics such as suggested, hinted at.

Nearby Words: imply, implication, implying
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